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AW15 Trend Report

Posted on 25th February 2015

Over the past week we have seen the weird, wonderful and wacky
descend on our nation's capital for bi-annual fashion circus that
is.. London Fashion Week! Bloggers were out in their multitudes,
magazine editors breezed through the chaos, there was mass frenzy
wherever a celebrity happened to be and there were thousands of
photographs taken. But what really mattered were the clothes.

The prevalence of the seventies continued into Autumn/Winter
2015 collections but focused on the early part of the decade -
60's hemlines
combined with 70's collars to create
something which was super retro. There was a distinctive nod to
retro prints; psychedelic swirls and
geometric
curves were noticeable across the board and where the retro
reference wasn't really striking - there was nods towards detailing
in virtually every collection. Another prominent look throughout
the collections was colour. Colour, colour, colour. Gone were the
washed out pastels of recent
seasons and in place were
bold primary tones.

The influence of the 70's was strong throughout LFW and there
were distinctive nods towards key design aspects of the iconic
decade.

Fabrics were rich and silhouettes were authentic to the classic
look of the era.
High necks and flared trousers make
for a classic 70's feel.

Emphasis was focused on the sexiness of the era but not in the
conventional Studio 54 sense. These looks were more Soho cool with
knee high
boots and wide lapel trench
coats.

Carrying on the 70's mood, THE skirt shape for Autumn/Winter
2015. From flares fishtail
to extreme a-lines, all bases
were covered here.

Everywhere on and off the catwalk was an abundance of cosy
shearling textures. Dip-dyed, panelled, suede backed, primary
tones - the variety is endless!

They're already starting to creep about on the high street and
on the actual street but get prepared for the legwear choice of
2015 to get even more extreme.

The retro feel tended to amalgamate between the 60's and 70's
throughout the LFW collections but there was a distinct nod to the
swinging sixties through mini hemlines and
primary tones.

Man, woman - who cares? One of the more understated looks to
come off of the catwalks is some comfortable winter androgyny.
Slouched silhouettes and warm tones make for a perfect winter
uniform.

Whatever the season, whatever the city - it would be a bit dull
without some Leopard
spots. Harking back to retro femininity, this animal print is
super chic for AW15.

AW15 shows were bursting with primary tones. Gone were the
washed out pastels of recent seasons and in place were sun bright
shades.

Understated yet equally as impactful were some bold separate
blocks. Flashes of bold brights were emphasized with dull greys
and muddy khakis.

Inspired by classic vintage prints, this trend was divvied up
into two polar styles; geometric and
psychedelic.

Non-geometric patterns took a distinctly retro feel with chunky
detailing in rich tones. Slotted together and inspired by vintage
prints, these
bold patterns have a
definitive retro charm to them.

Look closer at the finer detail. Abstract silhouettes slotted
and jolted against eachother to create trippy prints and blurred
paisleys gave
a dreamy vintage vibe.

Contrasting all the bright, retro vibes was some pared down
functionality. Continuing on the look which will be popular for all
2015, utility took a luxe sports approach.

The flowing chiffon print maxi dresses
which will takeover summer shows no signs of abating, despite the
unlikely season.

No this one has a more wintery vibe to it. Carpets and chintzy
florals in
thick fabrics draped and moulded on winter appropriate shapes.

It wouldn't be winter, and it wouldn't be LFW without the
obligatory abundance of checks, tartans and tweeds. Expect to see
vintage inspired colour palettes and emphasis on the Prince of
Wales cloth though.

One which has trickled up from the street, there's no need to
store your oversized coat away because these
beauties will be relevant all year round (sun permitting
obvs).

A variety of print styles were
visible on the catwalks and through street style but it was the way
they were styled and clashed together which made this look
particularly noteworthy.